My apologies for jumping to conclusions. It's just the way you worded the OP, looking to get your face done at Macy's for a wedding, coupled with what I know some people do without compunction, made me react that way.

We like Laura mercier. both my teens and I - in my mid 40s- use it. We’ve done makeovers by them more than once.

Clinique has a great skin care routine. My daughter who suddenly developed acne long past puberty uses it every day and her skin cleared up. We don’t love their make up tho. It was fine when they applied it, we just got better results with Laura mercier when trying to replicate at home.

A lot of people don’t even know that this service exists but Sephora offers free 15-minute “mini makeovers”. A mini makeover focuses on one area such as a smokey eye, eyeliner, foundation, etc. You won’t get a free full-face makeover but you do get one part of your face made over for free. This is also a great time to learn new techniques and how to use different products.

Or a full-face 45 minute Customized Makeup Application (CMA).

If you’re going to an event or out with your friends for the night, stopping by Sephora for a CMA or Customized Makeup Application is a great idea. With a $50 purchase (which is pretty easy to do!) you can get your entire face made up from skincare to foundation even all the way down to the setting spray at the end. You’ll learn a ton of application techniques and things especially for your face/eye shape. In many Sephoras you need to call ahead of time and make an appointment because you’ll be working with someone certified in CMAs.